Re: Carpet '37 1508

Posted by DM37 On 2024/5/8 8:27:01

As Don indicates from his vehicle, it substantiates what the parts manual (P. 331) calls out:

1) either woolen (pile, not loop for that era) OR mohair options for the model 1035 (I think that is what yours is) 7-passenger touring limo.

2) Mohair is less moisture absorptive (made from the hair, not the wool, of older angora goats, not the younglings; older goats have larger diameter coarse stiff hair suitable for carpet), so water droplets and snow bead up on its tips and are easily brushed off.

Wool, is softer and more available (cheaper) but absolutely needs a rubber coated/lined backing as it wicks moisture down. Separate loose top rubber mats (day to day that are removable) often preserve wool carpets until you get to pebble beach and throw them in your pickup truck.

Since either wool or mohair were optional, you can make the decision based on your desires or just replicate what that owner chose to buy at the time.

Is your front/driver compartment the same or did it simplify the chauffeurs carpet to a matting?